Hand-Crafted Zine: Winter Along Yanaguana - A San Antonio Christmas History

Step into the longest nights of the year with Winter Along Yanaguna: A San Antonio Christmas History, a handcrafted zine that explores the deep, multifaceted history of December in San Antonio. This zine traces the evolution of the season from San Antonio's indigenous roots through the strict colonial religious observances of the 1700s and into the rowdy, sometimes "unrighteous" public celebrations of the Victorian era that led to the temporary banning of Midnight Mass.

Through archival imagery and carefully curated history, we invite you to rediscover the forgotten Christmas fires of the Chili Queens at Plaza de Armas and the quiet traditions of fellowship within Military City, USA. This zine captures a San Antonio holiday spirit that belongs to everyone. It is a perfect companion for anyone who wants to see the city’s festive lights through the lens of its true, complex heritage.